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Electric Program Manager

Salary

$189,903.48 - $245,741.76 Annually

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

59-24-424

Department

Electric Utility

Opening Date

11/19/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

9E

Weighting Plan

NA

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Description

The Department:

SVP currently provides over 600 Megawatts of power to residential and business customers within Santa Clara, of which 40 percent of comes from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by operating Thermal Generation facilities utilizing Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Cogeneration technologies. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers.

The Positions:

Silicon Valley Power is recruiting to fill various Electric Program Manager positions in the following specialties:

- Customer Engagement

- Distributed Energy Resources, Renewable Energy and Power Purchase Contracts

- Engineering

- Generation

Customer Engagement

The Customer Engagement Division develops and implements customer programs that support customer and utility sustainability goals. This position reports to the Senior Division Manager of Customer Engagement. The successful candidate will guide the development of programs and initiatives related to our portfolio of programs including Outreach & Education, Electric Transportation, Building Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Solar and Storage. This position will assist in the development of short and long term strategic and operational plans, monitor related legislation, regulations, reporting and compliance and serve as the liaison to various stakeholder groups. The person selected for this position will collaborate with other departments, facilitate a constantly evolving portfolio of projects (both new and existing work), have great organizational skills, and operate as an integral component of the Silicon Valley Power team.

Distributed Energy Resources, Renewable Energy and Power Purchase Contracts

As a key member of our Resources team, you will play a pivotal role in securing and managing the energy resources necessary to power our growing operations.

_Key Responsibilities:_

+ _Resource Procurement and Integration_ **:** Oversee the end-to-end process of identifying, procuring, and integrating new energy resources into our portfolio.

+ _Contract Negotiation:_ Lead complex negotiations with energy suppliers to secure optimal pricing and terms for power purchase agreements and related contracts.

+ _Strategic Planning:_ Develop and implement long-term resource procurement strategies aligned with our business objectives and evolving energy market dynamics.

+ _Financial Modeling:_ Utilize production cost modeling to forecast future energy costs and inform budget planning.

+ _Project Management:_ Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines and budgets.

_Ideal Candidate:_

We are seeking a self-driven professional with the following characteristics:

+ _Excellent Negotiation Skills:_ Ability to negotiate complex contracts and build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

+ _Project Management Acumen:_ Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results on time and within budget.

+ _Strategic Thinking:_ A strategic mindset to identify opportunities and risks, and develop innovative solutions.

+ _Strong Communication Skills:_ Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with diverse teams and stakeholders.

+ _Energy Market Expertise:_ A strong understanding of wholesale power market operations, renewable energy, and regulatory frameworks.

+ _Strong Analytical Skills:_ Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting techniques.

Engineering

This position will manage portfolio of capital improvement projects that can include new substations, transmission and distribution lines, reconstruction, expansion of existing substations and transmission lines and distribution systems. This position requires hands-on working knowledge of the project management lifecycle, including not limited to initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closeout of projects. This position may also manage staff such as but not limited to Senior Electric Utility Engineers, Electric Utility Engineers, interns, electric estimators and designers related to the planning, operation and maintenance of distribution and transmission facilities and SVP’s third-party overhead pole contact program. The candidate will also assist in the development of budget, standards and specifications, contracts, and training programs. This position will administer procurement contracts, public work contracts and other related contracts related to Capital improvements projects, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility projects including electric transmission and distribution facilities and other electrical infrastructure. This position may stand in for the Electric Division manager of Engineering during times of absence.

Generation

This position directly oversees the daily operations and maintenance activities required of the in-city power plants including the DVR Combined Cycle, Gianera Peaker, and Cogeneration plant. The incumbent supervises a staff of up to 16 technicians on fixed and rotating shifts responsible for operating and maintaining the facilities. The Operations & Maintenance Manager works closely with other Division personnel including Plant Engineer, Compliance Manager, and administrative staff and reports directly to the Division Manager.

Under general direction, the candidate will oversee the daily operations and maintenance activities of the power plants. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

- Monitor for efficiency and safety ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed.

- Set the standard for safety & integrity by adhering to all applicable safety standards, environmental standards & treatment of employees.

- Responsible for O&M and major maintenance spending as well as the plants' efforts to achieve reliability & performance metrics.

- Lead outage planning and execution to ensure the safety of the personnel and on-time completion of the work scope.

- Ensure that all department staff under your direction are compliant with all local, State and Federal safety regulations, including but not limited to OSHA and CALOSHA, in addition to conformance with all City safety policies & procedures.

As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and values.

Additional Information:

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a **1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume.** **Incomplete applications will not be considered.**

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . This posting has been updated to continuous. The first review of applications will be on Thursday **, December 12, 2024** at **4:00 PM.** Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks thereafter. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close at any time.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.** **MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.

The annual salary range for this position is $189,903.48 - $245,741.76. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Typical Duties

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofsantaclaraca/classspecs/newprint/843395)

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field; AND

• Three (3) years' experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating work including but not limited to, customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards; OR

• Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Engineer, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson,

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION

• For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: additional years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, Lineworker, or working in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis up to four (4) years.

• For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Two (2) years of experience working in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, or senior role up to six (6) years.

• Two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards may be substituted one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator experience up to six (6) years.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• An advanced degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related field is desirable.

• When assigned to Systems and Project Management, a: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or an equivalent certification from accredited program is desirable.

• When assigned to Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties, experience working in a power plant, substation, transmission & distribution, or Electric System Control Center environment is desirable.

• When assigned to Safety Compliance, an in depth knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA standards is desirable.

• When assigned to Environmental Compliance, an in-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Air Permits, and Water Permits is desirable.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

• Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks.

• May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.

_Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application._

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or [email protected] .

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01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, omissions, stating "see resume" or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question completely and in your own words (without the use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools, including but not limited to Chat GPT, Microsoft AI, or any other AI tool), and that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Which position are you interested in applying for. Select all that apply.

+ Customer Engagement

+ Distributed Energy Resources, Renewable Energy and Power Purchase Contracts

+ Engineering

+ Generation

+ All of the above

03

Select the level of education you have attained:

+ I possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or closely related field.

+ I possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field.

+ I possess a three (3) years of units (90 semester/135 quarter units) from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field.

+ I possess two (2) years of units (AA/AS degree or 60 semester/90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field.

+ I possess one (1) year of units (30 semester/45 quarter units) from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field.

+ I possess a high school diploma or GED.

+ I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

04

If you are applying for the for Customer Engagement, Distributed Energy Resources/Renewable Energy/Power Purchase Contracts, OR Engineering specialties, select the option that describes how you meet the experience requirements:

+ I possess three (3) years experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards.

+ I possess six (6) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards.

+ I possess four (4) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards AND two (2) years of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator.

+ I possess two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards AND one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator.

+ I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

+ I am not applying for these specialties.

05

If applying for the for the Generation specialty ONLY, select the option that describes how you meet the experience requirements:

+ I possess three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Engineer, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson.

+ I possess six (6) years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker.

+ I possess four (4) years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker AND one (1) year of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role.

+ I possess two (2) years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker AND two (2) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role

+ I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

+ I am not applying for this specialty.

06

If you are applying for the Generation Specialty, additional years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, Lineworker, or working in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis up to four (4) years. If this substitution applies to you, please indicate the number of years of experience you possess in these areas and where this experience was obtained. If this is not applicable to you, please indicate NA.

07

Do you have experience in any of the following areas or work assignments? Select all that apply.

+ Experience working in an Electric Utility

+ Experience working in a public utility

+ Experience working in a power plant

+ Experience working in a substation

+ Experience in transmission & distribution

+ Experience in operations & maintenance

+ Experience writing, developing or administering safety compliance standards

+ Experience writing, developing or administering environmental compliance standards

+ Experience developing and managing contracts including development of scopes of work and review for contract compliance

+ In-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)

+ In-depth knowledge of Air Permits or Water Permits

+ None of the above

08

Describe your lead, supervisory, or managerial level experience in your related field, including the number of personnel lead or supervised.

09

Describe your experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating programs in your assigned specialty area.

10

If you are applying to the Engineering specialty, respond to this question. If not, type NA.

Please describe your Project Management experience with electric transmission, substation, or distribution systems.

11

If you are applying to the Engineering specialty, respond to this question. If not, type NA.

Please describe your experience with scheduling, cost estimating and/or budgeting of electric transmission and distribution projects.

12

If you are applying to the Engineering specialty, respond to this question. If not, type NA.

Please describe your experience with working with engineering, operations, construction, maintenance, administrative and support staff.

13

If you are applying for the Generation specialty, respond to this question. If not, write NA.

Please detail your experience managing combined cycle power plants.

14

If you are applying for the Generation specialty, respond to this question. If not, write NA.

Please describe your experience in conflict resolution and describe your strategy to effectively resolve conflict.

Required Question

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Address

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Santa Clara, California, 95050

Phone

408-615-2080

Website

http://www.santaclaraca.gov

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